Chpt 20: School Age Exam Questions
1. The school nurse conducting an in-service program for teachers is asked
about general growth and development of school-age children. Which of the
following statements would be the best response by the nurse? - correct
answer ✔d. Overall growth in school-age children is slower than during
infancy and adolescence.
Children grow (physically) much more slowly during this time period as
compared with growth during infancy and adolescence. Blood pressure
readings for children in this age group are lower than for adults. Growth slows
until adolescence. Children in this age group generally have good
coordination and balance.
2. According to the American Heart Association, at what age should blood
pressure screening begin? - correct answer ✔a. 3
3. The school nurse has seen several students in the health office. For which
of the following students should the nurse suggest a follow-up exam? - correct
answer ✔c. A 10-year-old girl who has gained 11 pounds in a year.
The average age of menarche is between 11 and 15 years of age. School-age
children grow approximately 2 inches a year, gain between approximately 4.4
to 6.6 pounds a year, and lose four deciduous teeth a year between ages 6
and 13. A weight gain of 11 pounds in 1 year requires a follow-up because of
the rising rate of obesity in children.
4. The president of the Parent-Teacher Association asks the school nurse
about the appropriateness of sponsoring a health fair that focuses on oral
health for school-age children. Which of the following statements indicates the
nurses correct understanding of this issue? - correct answer ✔b. Over 40%
of children age 2 to 11 have dental caries, so a health fair that focuses on oral
care is very appropriate.
Dental caries are present in up to 42% of children 2 to 11 years of age. Dental
caries and other oral health issues remain a problem in the school-age
, population. Small gains have been made in number of children receiving
sealants to prevent caries. Dental caries is the most common chronic disease
of children 5 to 17 years of age, 4 times more prevalent than asthma.
5. Which of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔d.
Overweight children have muscle pain more often than average-weight
children.
Overweight children are more likely to suffer bone fractures, have joint pain,
and more muscle pain than their normal weight counterparts. Tonsils, which
are lymphoid tissue, are larger in a child than in an adult. The nervous system
matures by ages 7 to 8. Fractures heal more quickly in children than in adults.
6. Which of the following elements is most likely deficient in a school-age
childs diet? - correct answer ✔c. Iron
The diet of school-age children is frequently deficient in calcium, iron, and
vitamin C, while it is high in fat and sodium.
7. Which of the following initiatives related to childhood nutrition outlined in
Healthy People 2010 was most successful? - correct answer ✔c. Adequate
food supplies at home.
The target rate of 94% related to household adequate food supplies was
surpassed with up to 98% of households found to be food secure. Children
continue to eat too many foods high in fat, obesity rates are increasing, and
consumption of fruit and vegetables is low.
8. A school nurse is planning a series on nutrition. Which of the following
factors should the nurse take into account? - correct answer ✔a. Television
commercials frequently advertise food-related products.
Children watch over 3 hours of television a day. About one third of children eat
fast food each day, and parents spend approximately 40% of their food
budget for restaurant meals, including fast food restaurants.
1. The school nurse conducting an in-service program for teachers is asked
about general growth and development of school-age children. Which of the
following statements would be the best response by the nurse? - correct
answer ✔d. Overall growth in school-age children is slower than during
infancy and adolescence.
Children grow (physically) much more slowly during this time period as
compared with growth during infancy and adolescence. Blood pressure
readings for children in this age group are lower than for adults. Growth slows
until adolescence. Children in this age group generally have good
coordination and balance.
2. According to the American Heart Association, at what age should blood
pressure screening begin? - correct answer ✔a. 3
3. The school nurse has seen several students in the health office. For which
of the following students should the nurse suggest a follow-up exam? - correct
answer ✔c. A 10-year-old girl who has gained 11 pounds in a year.
The average age of menarche is between 11 and 15 years of age. School-age
children grow approximately 2 inches a year, gain between approximately 4.4
to 6.6 pounds a year, and lose four deciduous teeth a year between ages 6
and 13. A weight gain of 11 pounds in 1 year requires a follow-up because of
the rising rate of obesity in children.
4. The president of the Parent-Teacher Association asks the school nurse
about the appropriateness of sponsoring a health fair that focuses on oral
health for school-age children. Which of the following statements indicates the
nurses correct understanding of this issue? - correct answer ✔b. Over 40%
of children age 2 to 11 have dental caries, so a health fair that focuses on oral
care is very appropriate.
Dental caries are present in up to 42% of children 2 to 11 years of age. Dental
caries and other oral health issues remain a problem in the school-age
, population. Small gains have been made in number of children receiving
sealants to prevent caries. Dental caries is the most common chronic disease
of children 5 to 17 years of age, 4 times more prevalent than asthma.
5. Which of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔d.
Overweight children have muscle pain more often than average-weight
children.
Overweight children are more likely to suffer bone fractures, have joint pain,
and more muscle pain than their normal weight counterparts. Tonsils, which
are lymphoid tissue, are larger in a child than in an adult. The nervous system
matures by ages 7 to 8. Fractures heal more quickly in children than in adults.
6. Which of the following elements is most likely deficient in a school-age
childs diet? - correct answer ✔c. Iron
The diet of school-age children is frequently deficient in calcium, iron, and
vitamin C, while it is high in fat and sodium.
7. Which of the following initiatives related to childhood nutrition outlined in
Healthy People 2010 was most successful? - correct answer ✔c. Adequate
food supplies at home.
The target rate of 94% related to household adequate food supplies was
surpassed with up to 98% of households found to be food secure. Children
continue to eat too many foods high in fat, obesity rates are increasing, and
consumption of fruit and vegetables is low.
8. A school nurse is planning a series on nutrition. Which of the following
factors should the nurse take into account? - correct answer ✔a. Television
commercials frequently advertise food-related products.
Children watch over 3 hours of television a day. About one third of children eat
fast food each day, and parents spend approximately 40% of their food
budget for restaurant meals, including fast food restaurants.
